Protect Our Clan Leader

Chapter 416: Chapter 97: The Mantis Stalks the Cicada, Unaware of the Oriole Behind (Seeking Monthly Pass) _3

Obviously, the journey wasn’t a smooth one.

Aboard the leading ship, a grey-robed old man with a hooded cloak, was carefully observing the compass in his hand, while his other hand was constantly calculating something.

After a while, he put down the compass and indicated to the helmsman to slightly adjust the ship’s direction, yet his brows remained furrowed.

“Principal, are you still uncertain of the direction?” A young man next to him asked tentatively, seeing this.

The old man shook his head.

The young man’s expression turned into clear disappointment: “It’s been nearly three months now. We have faced danger after danger on our journey, with storms and sea beasts, and we’ve even lost a ship. How much longer is this going to last?”

The old man gave him a cold glance: “If you’re not willing to stay on the ship, I can send you into the sea to clear your head.”

The young man shivered at his words and immediately shut up. The sea was filled with vicious sea beasts; if he really did get thrown overboard, there was no chance he would be able to return.

At that moment, a young man dressed in the uniform of the Huangfu Clan’s head of household ran out from the cabin and bowed to the principal, “Mr. Nine, the young master and old ancestor demand your presence.”

“I’ll be there.”

The old man put away his compass and turned to enter the cabin.

Inside the cabin, a young master in white robes sat opposite an old man with red hair, both sitting in a low-key, yet luxurious cabin, casually conversing.

The man in white robes was naturally the young master. His real name was kept secret and subordinates simply referred to him as the young master.

And the red-haired old man was naturally the Celestial Being great-ancestor of the Huangfu Clan of Changning, Old Ancestor Hua Ye.

After the secret technique of the Yinsha Sect suppressed the sword energy rampaging within Old Ancestor Hua Ye’s body, his injuries had largely healed. He seemed to have regained his full strength, and if it weren’t for the traces of age on his face, one couldn’t have guessed that he was ever seriously injured.

Behind him stood Huangfu Jinhuan, who was dutifully serving his family’s old ancestor.

Upon the entry of the principal, Old Ancestor Hua Ye turned his head to glance at him, “Principal Yin Nine, have you found a trace of the Ice Sha Island?”

Yin Nine bowed to him, lowered his head, and said respectfully, “Not yet.”

Old Ancestor Hua Ye frowned upon hearing this, looking somewhat displeased. However, out of consideration for the presence of the young master, he refrained from getting angry.

“Why the hurry?” The young master picked up his tea cup and took a sip, his tone casual. “Those remaining minions of the Blood Venerate did their utmost to escape the pursuit of the Divine Martial Dynasty; naturally, the location of the Blood Nest is extremely hidden and has plenty of formations protecting it. It’s not so simple to locate.”

“Indeed, the young master is correct.” Yin Nine explained to Old Ancestor Hua Ye, “The formations of the Divine Martial Dynasty era were brilliant. This Blood Nest is extremely well-hidden and its location constantly changes, making it very difficult to find. Had the formations not fallen into disrepair over the years, giving us an opportunity, it would be even harder. I’ve calculated that every three years at this time, that’s when the flaws in the formation are most severe. I should be able to find the Ice Sha Island in about half a month’s time at the most.”

“That sounds pretty,” Old Ancestor Hua Ye said, his expression darkening, “How do I know if you can truly find it? If we missed our chance, who will I complain to?”

The young master turned a disdainful glance towards Old Ancestor Hua Ye, “If Old Ancestor Hua Ye is impatient, feel free to send your own men out. I won’t stop you.”

Only then did Old Ancestor Hua Ye close his mouth and stop speaking.

The Huangfu Clan did have their own Array Masters too, but compared to Yin Nine, they were quite lacking. Furthermore, Yin Nine, having been stationed in the Hundred Islands Guard for many years, had an unparalleled understanding of the Blood Nest’s outer formation. He wasn’t confident that his clan’s Array Master could find the position.

The room fell silent for a moment.

The voice of the young master once again sounded, “Old Ancestor Hua Ye, there’s no need to be so anxious. Even if we can’t find the Ice Sha Floating Island this year, I’ll once again suppress the purple abode sword energy in your body. There’s no need to worry.”

Old Ancestor Hua Ye lowered his eyes; his expression didn’t get better but turned even darker.

Seeing this, Huangfu JinHuan quickly bowed to the young master, helping his old ancestor to save face, “We thank the young master. Your noble act, our Huangfu Clan is very grateful.”

He understood; the young master was planning on using his old ancestor’s injury to control the Huangfu Clan, to continue to make them work for him. But they were under another’s roof and had to bow their head, even if they were dissatisfied, they couldn’t express it.

In the middle of their conversation, someone came to report.

“Young master, Old Ancestor Hua Ye, a large area of fog has suddenly appeared on the sea, and the temperature has dropped dramatically.”

Before the young master and Old Ancestor Hua Ye could react, Yin Nine was not surprised but delighted, “The Ice Sha fog has appeared? Perfect, this means our direction is correct.”

He bowed to the young master, excitedly saying, “Young master, please allow me to go to the deck now to continue calculating the location, to find Ice Sha Island.”

The young master nodded his head, “Go ahead.”

Yin Nine immediately left light-footed, quickly returning to the deck.

Old Ancestor Hua Ye couldn’t help but follow.

Naturally, Huangfu Jinhuan followed along as well.

Once he got to the deck, he looked around at the many guards of the Huangfu Clan, and fixed his gaze on an old man dressed in a green outfit. He nodded at him.

The old man understood immediately and quietly withdrew.

At the same time, Yin Nine had quickly started calculating at the ship’s bow.

The fog that spread across the sea was exceptionally cold, with a strong evil energy mixed in, like it was creeping up from the Nine Hells. It made one’s heart heavy.